Chapter 112 Enjoying the Benefits of Being Madam Taifu
As the first ray of morning sunlight hit the glazed tiles of the Palace, Song Ci arrived at the West Gate of the Imperial Palace in a carriage, and with Nanny’s hand for support, she stepped down onto the footstool and got off the carriage, greeted by a scene of golden splendor that made her squint her eyes slightly.
"The Imperial Palace," Song Ci muttered softly.
It was not a film set, nor the Historical Heavenly Dynasty Palace with no living ancestors, but the real Imperial Palace, guarded by soldiers with weapons, and eunuchs with clasped hands approached in quick, small steps.
"This humble one greets Madam Song and greets Imperial Decree Madam Song." A eunuch with a pale, hairless face smiled and flicked his horsetail whisk, bending over and half kneeling to salute Song Ci.
Song Ci, holding Nanny’s hand, smiled and called him to rise.
She didn’t know this young eunuch, but that didn’t prevent her from showing a friendly smile.
Madam Song also held the hand of her personal maid, Shaoyao, and said they could dispense with the formalities.
"This humble one is Xiaonianzi of Kunning Palace, sent by the Empress to welcome the Imperial Decree Madam. The Empress, recognizing Madam’s advanced age and delicate health, has specially bestowed a vine sedan chair for Madam, to spare her the fatigue of walking." Xiaonianzi explained with a smile, while pointing at a small sedan chair not far away.